The Criminal Cases Review Commission: Hope for the Innocent?

Introduction M.Naughton PART I: SETTING THE SCENE The Importance of Innocence for the Criminal Justice System M.Naughton PART II: VOLUNTARY SECTOR PERSPECTIVES Thoughts from a Victim Support Worker H.Kierle Challenging the Refusal to Investigate Evidence Neglected by Trial A.Green The Failure to Live Up to its Stated Values?: The Case of Michael Attwooll and John Roden D.Eady The Failure of the Review of the Possible Wrongful Convictions Caused by Michael Heath S.Sekar PART III: PRACTITIONER PERSPECTIVES Historical Abuse Cases: Why They Expose the Inadequacy of the Real Possibility Test M.Newby Only the Freshest Will Do C.Malone Applicant Solicitors: Friends or Foes? G.Maddocks & G.Tan The Inadequacy of Legal Aid S.Bird PART IV: ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVES After 10 Years: An Investment in Justice? R.Nobles & D.Schiff Real Possibility or Fat Chance? K.Kerrigan Press and Release: UK News Coverage of the CCRC Since 1996 P.Mason The CCRC as an Option for Canada: Forwards or Backwards? C.Walker & K.Campbell A View from the United States R.Schehr PART V: CONCLUSION Conclusion M.Naughton References Index